- Enrollment
- 2,211
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apple Valley, CA
Vanguard Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001711122
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Preparatory earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Preparatory has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Preparatory ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA.
School address
District: Apple Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001711122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Vanguard Preparatory held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.0 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 060001711122 · Apple Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,153 enr · 24.5:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Apple Valley High (2,211 students)
Vanguard Preparatory held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.0 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Preparatory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apple Valley H
Apple Valley High
2,211 students
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
1,791 students
- Sitting Bull A
Sitting Bull Academy
1,695 students
- Phoenix Academ
Phoenix Academy
1,213 students
- This school
Vanguard Preparatory
1,153 students
- Rio Vista Scho
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
927 students
What this shows Vanguard Preparatory reports 1,153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Preparatory compares
Vanguard Preparatory held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,153
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
White 30.1%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Vanguard Preparatory is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Apple Valley Unified reports $12,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vanguard Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sitting Bull Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista School of Applied Learning | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Apple Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sitting Bull Academy
Standard public school
1,695 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy
Standard public school
1,213 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Standard public school
927 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Sandia Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Mariana Academy
Standard public school
781 students 26:1 students per teacher
Rancho Verde Elementary
Standard public school
748 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Preparatory
How many students attend Vanguard Preparatory?
Vanguard Preparatory has 1,153 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apple Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,135 (2022-23) → 1,174 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Preparatory is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanguard Preparatory?
52.1% of students at Vanguard Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Preparatory?
Vanguard Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vanguard Preparatory rank among elementary schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Preparatory ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Apple Valley Unified?
Besides Vanguard Preparatory, Apple Valley Unified also operates Apple Valley High (2,211 students), Granite Hills High (1,791 students), and Sitting Bull Academy (1,695 students). See the Apple Valley Unified district page for the complete list.